Antique Cockshutt Tractor: Cockshutt 40

The Cockshutt 40 was the first tractor tested in the Nebraska Tractor Tests that had a live PTO system. It featured a Buda 6-cylinder I-head engine which was rated at 1,650 RPM.

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maury wrote on Wednesday, November 06, 2013 (PST):

I am looking for a front crank pulley on the E4 gas engine my tractor is a 1950 CO-OP can anyone help Thanks
tony wrote on Thursday, August 15, 2013 (PDT):

would like to find a wiring diagram and color code for e4 coop
Randy Betker wrote on Sunday, March 03, 2013 (PST):

I have a cockshutt 40 with a loader on it and I use it all the time. I also have a spare 40 for parts,
Bob Kolve wrote on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 (PDT):

I would like to know what a Cockshut 40 is worth.It is in very good condition.About a 1952 model.
sig PFAHL wrote on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 (PDT):

I wish up date my note of January 2,2010... Please correct the toll free number 1-866-845-3259.. everything else still applies.. still looking for a buda 230 engine block casting #1871
kevin pendry wrote on Friday, October 15, 2010 (PDT):

my next door nieghbor just bouht a farm and the people told him he could have the tractor in the shed with the house when we opend the doors their was a cockshut 40 gas engine in excellent cond runs great has brand new snow plow would like more info on it like how to tell the year and what it might be worth
kevin pendry wrote on Friday, October 15, 2010 (PDT):

my next door nieghbor just bouht a farm and the people told him he could have the tractor in the shed with the house when we opend the doors their was a cockshut 40 gas engine in excellent cond runs great has brand new snow plow would like more info on it like how to tell the year and what it might be worth
torkifsheesee wrote on Saturday, August 07, 2010 (PDT):

Stop hack the program!!!
Terry Gingerich wrote on Monday, July 26, 2010 (PDT):

I have a 1954 model 40 and burnt the wireing up on it. Would like to know the color of the wires used and the wiring diagram but can t seem to find this info anywhere. I have the parts manual. The service manual. And the shop manual but this info still eludes me. Does anyone in the whole wide world have one of these with the time to help. Thanks
Randy wrote on Saturday, July 10, 2010 (PDT):

I just saw a model 40 in a parade in Ankeny Iowa today. First time I have ever seen this brand of tractor.
jack boudreau wrote on Saturday, April 03, 2010 (PDT):

jack. i have a 1954cockshutt 4o delux 6 cylinder model.i hade it a long time i rebuiled it in 1978.took desel engine out put a 250 chev engine well .I had a barn fire . not good .i could save is my cockskut .now iam restoring pltting a 292 engine sans blasting patnting restoring my tractor.looking for parts. seals for the brage drums right and left in the transmission.housing .better then that i would bye 1 for parts.40 delux model 1954.call if you can help me 902 761 2779 jack
Keith Edens wrote on Friday, January 22, 2010 (PST):

I just bought a cockshutt 40 . Where is the serial plate located. It has one on the engine and the place where it says tractor ser.# is blank. It is decaled as a deluxe, how do you tell if it is really a deluxe. thanks, Keith
Sig Pfahl wrote on Saturday, January 02, 2010 (PST):

I am restoring a 1953 Cockshutt 40. I need an engine block. It is a B230 buda gas engine. I have collected 6 engines so far and upon dismantling then have found cracks either between the sleeves in the center where the metal is thin or in the metal anchoring the head bolts nearest to the sleeve wall where the metal between the threaded hole and the sleeve wall is also thin. Each block has at least one to three such cracks and they seem to appear mostly at front or back cylinder. As a result of this effort I have a accumulated a significant supply of related parts... heads..rockers..flywheels,ring gears,camshafts,crankshafts timming gears, governor parts, distributors etc...anyone interested in parts Anyone willing to trade all this for a gauranteed block...By the way the blocks I ve collected so far generally appear to have good water jackets ,sleeve sealing surfaces, and are externally sound..Ideas re repair and sources are most welcome. sig pfahl 1-204-866-3259
joe stickley wrote on Saturday, December 19, 2009 (PST):

looking for a starter ring gear for co op e4 with the 230 buda moter 126 teeth thanks
Doug wrote on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 (PDT):

Have a 1952 Cockshutt 40. Need a engine block.
Daniel T. Seamon wrote on Monday, June 29, 2009 (PDT):

I have a 1952 cockshutt 40, 230 buda gas and am looking for a intake exhaust manifold. Also a rebuild kit for motor.
Bryan Lloyd wrote on Friday, November 16, 2007 (PST):

I have a 1952 Cockshutt 40 with the budda 6 cyl gas, has a leaking head gasket and wouyld like to rebuild it next year assuming it survives the winter doing snowplowing, any info on where to find a rebuild kit for this machine would be greatly appreciated
Rob wrote on Friday, September 28, 2007 (PDT):

Looking for a head gasket for a cockshutt 50 desiel. Any help would be great!
Dennis wrote on Thursday, September 27, 2007 (PDT):

Would appreciate info on firing order for cockshutt 50 6 cyl gas. Thanks in advance. Dennis
Dennis wrote on Thursday, September 27, 2007 (PDT):

Would appreciate info on firing order for cockshutt 50 6 cyl gas. Thanks in advance. Dennis
Dennis wrote on Thursday, September 27, 2007 (PDT):

Would appreciate info on firing order for cockshutt 50 6 cyl gas. Thanks in advance. Dennis
allison woolaver wrote on Monday, June 25, 2007 (PDT):

looking for a carburetor for cockshutt 40 or a rebuildable core.
Lannie Phillips wrote on Sunday, May 13, 2007 (PDT):

Hi; Does anybody have info on Cockshutt Industrial Tractors
Dennis wrote on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 (PDT):

Hi Looking for an oil pan for a cockshutt 50 series budha 6 cyl gas engine . Any info and availability greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance Dennis
Jim Strezos wrote on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 (PDT):

I have a cockshutt 40 for sale. The tractor tin is in mint shape,it does run but needs to be restored.2500.00 O.B. Beaverton, Ontario. 1705-426-4343. Call after 6;00 PM
Jim Strezos wrote on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 (PDT):

I have a cockshutt 40 for sale. The tractor tin is in mint shape,it does run but needs to be restored.2500.00 O.B. Beaverton, Ontario. 1705-426-4343. Call after 6;00 PM
patrick jenin wrote on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 (PDT):

i have a 40 cockshutt that was running fine but now only runs for a short time and then dies. If i keep the choke open it will run for a while but then stops. I then changed the needle and seat and cleaned the carb, but it still does the samething would anyone know what the problem might be.
Roger Ehrlich wrote on Saturday, July 22, 2006 (PDT):

Oh, what memories the pictures and stories bring back! I was a young boy on an Oregon farm when by dad bought a Coop E4 about 1951, 1952(?). It was unique for its time, bought to replace a steel-wheeled Case Model L. We used it to pull 3-16" MM plow, harrows, rollers, disks, etc. Also, the live PTO was the first available, along with two creeper gears. We used the Coop to drive a Gehl field chopper, putting up silage. To be sure, it had its problems. To name a few; Repeated broken front spindles (at the L), unreliable hydraulic couplers for remote cylinder, transmission issues with a the shifter fork. But, the 6 cyclinder Buda engine (very new to the industry, competing with 4 cylinder Case, 2 cylinder John Deere R tractors -- "engine runs too fast, too many cylinders, ..."), was very strong, very reliable. It would purrrrr like a kitten in the field under load, able to be heard for long distances across open fields. We made some modifications, such as a step platform in the rear to aid in getting on/off, and splitting the rear wheel rims, adding 2", for better traction (used 13X38 tires, I think). The marketing and support for these tractors was terrible. The dealership was a local coop, with little shop experience, parts, or support. Very few were sold in the area, and the line died out in a few years.
albert wrote on Sunday, May 21, 2006 (PDT):

just putting in a clutch on a Cockshutt Standard but don't really know what model it is also cannot find low range, nor could previous owner who claimed an acquaintance once showed him any help?
Roger Snider wrote on Sunday, April 23, 2006 (PDT):

My dad has a cockshutt 40 and was in the process of rebuilding the engine in it when the deisel shop lost the original fuel injector pump , any help finding a good pump to fit this buda deisel would be greatly appreciated . He also has a 50 parted out , may possiblly get rid of some parts .
brian koeman wrote on Thursday, March 23, 2006 (PST):

hi cockshutt friends. i'm looking to chat with any one who wants to about cockshutt tractors. i have grown up on cockshutt pulling tractors. i have 2 cockshutt 40 models and a 50. great tractors. my first taste of these tractors is my dads 50 which he still has after 30 plus yrs. thanks cockshutt puller
lee gasser wrote on Saturday, February 25, 2006 (PST):

I am an artist ,just finished painting a oliver in a spring setting ,with barn in back ground ,it nice to see the real thing
TOM M. wrote on Monday, January 31, 2005 (PST):

great forem thanks for all the info I bought a cockshutt 40 with an allis DSL. engin, was scratching my head as to how it got there
Keith H wrote on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 (PST):

What color and where do get the paint for a 1951 E4 Co-op?
kevin trachte wrote on Sunday, January 02, 2005 (PST):

One of the first pictures they have of me as a kid is on theseat of a Cockshutt 40. It's been rebuilt once in the fifty plus years we've had it. We do a lot of round baling, and it's never missed a season.
Alex Mohler wrote on Saturday, November 27, 2004 (PST):

What is the horsepower on this tractor raterd at on the hitch? I was just wondering if it could pull an Oliver 3 bottom plow nicely through the field. ALEX
Wally wrote on Sunday, September 19, 2004 (PDT):

I am wondering if someone can tell me what the Cockshot 40 weighs as well as what one in reasonable condition would be worth. Thanks Wally
Richard Craig wrote on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 (PDT):

I need cylinder head for 6bd-230 diesel engine. Also information how to convert to gazoline, that is my plan "B". Any help welcome.
Sherwood Burwell wrote on Sunday, August 15, 2004 (PDT):

Hi I am restoring a 1956 Cockshutt 40 Deluxe Wheatland model and need an exh/int manifold with a 10 stud pattern for a 230 Buda 6 cyl. They make an aftermarket one with a 14 stud pattern but would like to keep it original. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for now.
Andy Serink wrote on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 (PDT):

I am redoing a "40" and need the centre strip for the grill. Our family has owned this tractor since new.It was used for every job on the farm from haying to plowing. It was a excellent tractor on the farmhand F-15 loader.
Randy Kirsch wrote on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 (PDT):

HI I from ontario canada 40 milies from wher cockshutt was built. The 40 # 35 wher painted yellow only early ones where red. I have restored lots of them.
D. M. White wrote on Thursday, January 29, 2004 (PST):

I had a 40 & a 30 in the 1960"s. I liked the 40 much betterfor these reasons=.The hydraulic pump & tank were much better. Also the front end was much stronger on the 40. The brakes were the weakest part until they were replaced with disc brakes
Dave Lacey wrote on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 (PST):

my dad bought a Cockshutt 40 last week but the engine is knocking it is a 6 cylinder Buda gas, any used engines around? he also needs both grille halves.
Dave Lacey wrote on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 (PST):

my dad bought a Cockshutt 40 last week but the engine is knocking it is a 6 cylinder Buda gas, any used engines around? he also needs both grille halves.
nick wrote on Monday, October 20, 2003 (PDT):

where can i get one?
george wrote on Thursday, October 16, 2003 (PDT):

hello, everybody i got a cockshutt tractor i think it is a 1949 or 50 the engine no. is 6b230 the serial no.40-2599 can you tell me the year.thank you
Kevin Van Damme wrote on Thursday, September 18, 2003 (PDT):

I have just purchased my dad's 1956 Cochshutt 40 Deluxe with my sister. It was a get tractor as I was growing up. Our plan is to go to shows for others to remember.
Herb Poettcker wrote on Monday, May 12, 2003 (PDT):

Hello everyone. My dad has a Cochshutt 40 that has been in the family for decades. This tractor has baled more hay bales than I can imagine. Would like to restore but am missing left grill half. Anyone with info would been greatly appreciated. Thank-you.
Steven Oeder wrote on Saturday, May 10, 2003 (PDT):

Hi Everyone, My brother has what he believes is a CO-OP 4 or 40. It has a 6 cyl. gas engine and wide front. The engine plate says Cockshutt and Buda. There are several other sets of numbers, etc. 6B230 is one I remember. It has reddish paint, and has CO-OP decals and front grill. He is wondering if anyone restores or collects this model? What value does it have? He is going to sell it. Is anyone interested?? Thank You. Steve Oeder No.Dak.
Roger wrote on Saturday, May 03, 2003 (PDT):

How do you get a Cockshutt 40 under 4500# for pulling? My 40 is 4760# with no wheel weights or fluid. I would like to keep it stock and get it below 4500# if possible. Also does an Allis D19 engine bolt in the same as the Buda engine or do you have do some modifcations?
bill wrote on Sunday, November 17, 2002 (PST):

i have a 40 cockshutt pulling tractor, i put a d 19 allis chalmers 262 cubic inch engine in it. which is also built by budda.....i am very proud of it.....not to many of them here in ky
Kevin Morrison wrote on Saturday, October 12, 2002 (PDT):

Have recently restored a 1955 model 40. Looking to add to my "collection". My little guy would like a model 20 or 60. Am willing to travel wherever to pick up. Please advise via return e-mail. Thanks
John Bowlby wrote on Wednesday, October 09, 2002 (PDT):

I purchased a small cocshutt this summer. It's a clean machine. Someone removed the tag that identifies the model number. the tag was on the shroud just under the instrument panel. Does anyone have any idea how I can identify the model number. I suspect it was made after Oliver owned both cockshutt and Fiat. Fiat is stamped on the Tach, casting tie rod, and electrical panel. Any help would be appreciated.
steve wrote on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 (PDT):

I have a BlackHawk Golden Eagle 40D4 ser.No. 31531 like to know more about. Plus value good shape. Wooster,Ohio
Maxwell Bjerstedt wrote on Sunday, July 07, 2002 (PDT):

My dad collects Cockshutts and I just started collecting and got a 40.
Mable Houzter wrote on Monday, October 22, 2001 (PDT):

My husband died 6 months ago and he left a cockshutt 50 & Silver King tractor. I'm moving away from the farm and willing to sell. Take Offers
Henry wrote on Friday, October 19, 2001 (PDT):

I have a cockshutt tractor that I'm willing to sell for 400.00 O.B.O... I'm a retired farmer and ready to sell at any price. 717-865-2881
Hank Lyons wrote on Friday, October 05, 2001 (PDT):

Does anyone know where we can get a front grill both sides for series 40 cockshutt, any condition.
Craig Miller wrote on Thursday, September 27, 2001 (PDT):

I am restoring my cockshutt 40 diesel right now. We are going to pull all around wisconsin with it. We stuck about 1000 dollars into it already and are about half way finished
Gary Veldhuizen wrote on Saturday, August 25, 2001 (PDT):

I have recently bought a Cockshutt 40 gas 1952 with wheatland fenders. I would like to know what color it should be painted.
Paul Pottschmidt wrote on Friday, August 17, 2001 (PDT):

We have one 40, two E-4's, one 50 one E-3 and one 570. The 40 and the 570 are still in use today helping put up silage and haul manure ect. I am needing a set of clutches for the pto on the 40 if anyone knows were I can get a set please e-mail back. Thanks.
MIKE CASE wrote on Saturday, August 04, 2001 (PDT):

AM LOOKING TO BUY A COCKSHUTT 30 WITH WIDE FRONT-----NEEDS HYDRAULICS AND 3 POINT..........ALSO GOOD SHAPE.........INCLUDING TIRES............WILL TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN TO SEE........ALSO ONTARIO CANADA.........LIVE IN UPPER MI.........THANKS
Craig Miller wrote on Sunday, July 08, 2001 (PDT):

We have a Cockshutt 40 diesel. We r looking for some injectors for the thing If u can be of any help e-mail me with info Thanx
WALLY wrote on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 (PDT):

I HAVE A 1955 MODEL 40-4D (270 INCH 4 CYL. PERKINS DEISEL). DAD BOUGHT IT NEW. FARMED TIL 1992. HAVE 6000+ HRS.(LAST I REMEMBER ) CYL HEAD IS CRACKED. RUNS AND WORKS GOOD, IF YOU WORK IT HARD, IT'LL START TO HEAT UP. LOOKING FOR A HEAD, WHOLE MOTER, OR EVEN A "PARTS TRACTOR" I'M IN WISCONSIN, WILL TRAVEL TO LOCATE PART.
Charles Sharp wrote on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 (PDT):

I have a mid 50's Co-Op 40 tractor. It's been in storage after the farm was sold. Always kept indoors. Runs well but needs an engine overhaul as it has no oil pressure.It's been repainted and all there. PTO. Looking to sell it since we have no use for it. Can anyone give us an idea of a price to ask for it?
Darcy haun wrote on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 (PDT):

I ahve a 1952 cockshut forty, and was wondering if that was the only year with high altitude head? The reason I am asking this question is because I have searched this out, and nobody has given me a answer.
Todd Brown wrote on Thursday, March 22, 2001 (PST):

My dad has an old cockshutt 40 gas engine. it still runs and looks decent. however we cant seem to find the serial number. If anyone knows where it is located could you please let me know so we can find it and find out more about the tractor. Thank You.
Lew Studer wrote on Sunday, March 18, 2001 (PST):

We still have a Cockshutt 40 on the family farm in Ohio. NAPA still carries most Buda engine parts in their industrial engine catalog. Keep em' running.
Michael McCloskey , Charlottetown, P.E.I , (902) 566-1196 wrote on Friday, March 09, 2001 (PST):

Brad Summers, I have a cockshutt 40 and pull in the 4500#,6000# and 8000# classes. I don't have a computer, but phone number listed above. Interested in talking to other 40 pullers.
Tim Mcnamee wrote on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 (PST):

I am restoring our Cockshutt 40 used on my Dad's farm when I was a kid. I am looking for a good rebuildable motor for it. Call me at 208-843-2284. Thanks, TM
James Hill wrote on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 (PST):

My father in law and I restored his co-op e-4 several years ago, but we still need to find a PTO shield. It's the same tractor different name.
Linda Morrow wrote on Sunday, November 12, 2000 (PST):

I have a Cockshutt 50, 6R230, 1951 or 52, T5400. Am ready to put it up for sale... any ideas about its value? It runs, has a front-end loader also, and has done a lot of work for us. In good condition, with PTO also.
kelly giesbrecht wrote on Wednesday, October 04, 2000 (PDT):

I had a 1953 c-40 cockshutt / buda 6 banger. It was a great tractor but sold it as i didn't use it much. I still have the front end-loader complete with working cylinders,hydrolics mounts,and pto pump. It worked the last time it was used but it needs a new home.wetsideup at hotmail.com.
Neil talbot wrote on Monday, October 02, 2000 (PDT):

I am restorig my dads Cockshutt 70 standard tractor{oliver}and need right & left front eng covers & both grilles,any help would be appreciated.Thanks
Mike Fogel wrote on Thursday, September 07, 2000 (PDT):

We just got a 1956 cockshut 40 running and are looking for decals any help would be appreciated runs great and fun to drive also need the colors
Alvin Ellefson wrote on Friday, September 01, 2000 (PDT):

I own a #40 Cockshutt also; looking for a block for it.
T.W. Hertel wrote on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 (PDT):

I've restored my grandfathers 1951 E4 Co-op Diesel. Great running tractor. I still need to get a Co-op nose strip. If anyone know where I could obtain one, please let me know. This tractor is registered in the YT registry with a photo.
Ed Culler wrote on Saturday, April 15, 2000 (PDT):

I have a cockshutt 40 that I purchased in 1976. I'm looking for replacement piston rings oversized 3and 9/16 bore for Buda 230 gas engine.
mark pratt wrote on Saturday, April 08, 2000 (PDT):

In 1949 my father bought a brand new cockshutt 40 gas.After many years of constant use on our farm, it was retired and stored in the shed .Last summer I had the priveledge of restoring it for him . The look on his face when we rolled it out was worth all the countless hours that I spent on it. It has becom a family heirloom !
Catharine Sullivan wrote on Tuesday, March 28, 2000 (PST):

Can anyone please tell me how to find the year of my "new" Cockshutt 40-Serial number is 40P 11605-The serial # list says a 110615 is a Model 50- Tractor was purchased at auction, and I would like to know what its vintage is. Thank you!!
Jim Moore wrote on Sunday, March 26, 2000 (PST):

I have a cockshutt 40 that i am restoring and i need an exhaust/intake manifold it is a 6cly Buda if you can help please contact me thanks.
Catharine Sullivan wrote on Sunday, March 26, 2000 (PST):

Have purchased an old cockshutt at auction & would like to verify model & year-I have the serial number and would like to know if anyone can tell me how to trace the number & identify the tractor. Thanks!!!
Bryan wrote on Saturday, March 25, 2000 (PST):

I have a 1952 40 and was wondering what color this tractor should be painted. It seems to have been the creamy color. But I have never seen a 40 that wasn't red. Please mail if you can assist me with this problem.
Keith A. McClure wrote on Thursday, January 13, 2000 (PST):

I have all the decals and manuals for the Cockshutt & Coop tractors. The Cockshutt 30 was the first tractor with the famous live-power-take-off. I think the Cockshutt 40/E4 was the best tractor they built. I love talkin' Cockshutt. I also sell the new Cockshutt book as well as others.12331 CR 316, Big Prairie,Ohio 44611.
everett miller wrote on Friday, December 03, 1999 (PST):

I have recently purchased a co-op E4, and it is missing a grill and fenders. If you can help me find these items please contact me.
Debbie York wrote on Wednesday, December 01, 1999 (PST):

We have a 40 Cockshutt tractor, I wouldn't trade it for the world we use it on our horse farm, for just about anything we paid $250.00 for it and haven't had a lick of problems with it. Great little tractor!
James Van Damme wrote on Wednesday, November 10, 1999 (PST):

I drove my dad's Cockshutt 40 when I was a youngster. It was a great tractor for P.T.O. work. It hauled 2 8-ton sugar beet loads easily. It had very few mechanical problems. A lot of great memories.
doug johnston wrote on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 (PDT):

I have a Cockshutt 40 diesel with the Buda 6 cylinder engine. It was siezed when I bought it 2 years ago. I have stripped down the engine completely. I have had problems getting sleeves. 4 of them were badly pitted. All other parts are available. Hope to have it running by next summer.
Lowell Alward wrote on Saturday, September 18, 1999 (PDT):

I have a restored 1950 E-4 Co-OP.It is the same tractor as 40 but was painted orange & sold by Farmers CO-Op.
Sam Rumade wrote on Sunday, May 02, 1999 (PDT):

The co. I work for has a 40 dsl,wide front that has been used around the proprty to move wagons,etc.

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